Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4 inch meatballs. Place in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients; mix well. Cook over low heat until mixture is bubbly, stirring frequently.

Add cooked meatballs to sauce; stir gently to coat.

Yield: 48 meatballs

Serving Ideas : To keep these meatballs hot on an appetizer buffet table,

NOTES : Ingredient Substitution: Apricot or peach preserves can be used in place of the pineapple preserves.

Kitchen Tip: Use a kitchen scissors to cut up any large pieces of fruit in the preserves.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance, cover and refrigerate them separately for up to two days. Combine and heat them just before serving.

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